Tag: UK Space Agency
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Infinite Orbits Acquires UK-Based Lúnasa Space to Expand In-Orbit Servicing Capabilities
French space services company Infinite Orbits has acquired UK-based Lúnasa Space, marking the company’s expansion into the United Kingdom and adding capabilities in rendezvous, proximity operations and docking technologies. The acquisition is intended to support the development of Infinite Orbits’ satellite life-extension servicer known as Endurance, which is designed to extend the operational life of…
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UK Space Agency Awards Contracts to Advance In-Orbit Manufacturing
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has awarded contracts worth more than $1.1 million to three British companies to develop technologies for manufacturing products in microgravity, the agency said. The funding aims to accelerate research into producing advanced materials and medicines in space, where conditions such as microgravity and vacuum can yield higher-quality results than on…
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UK Space Agency Chief Paul Bate to Step Down at End of March
UK Space Agency chief executive Paul Bate will step down from his role at the end of March, ending a four-and-a-half-year tenure during which the agency secured record funding commitments and expanded its astronaut and science programmes. The agency said in a post on LinkedIn that under Bate’s leadership it had “secured record investment at…
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UK Space Agency Allocates £7 Million to Advance Next-Generation Satellite Technologies
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has awarded nearly £7 million ($9 million) to five projects developing new satellite communications capabilities under the European Space Agency’s ARTES programme, the agency said on Friday. Funding was allocated to Orbit Fab, Goonhilly Earth Station, Vicinity Technologies, Archangel Lightworks working with Eutelsat, and Viasat UK. The projects focus on…
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Astroscale Clears Design Milestone for Satellite Removal Mission in 2025
Astroscale’s British subsidiary has completed the critical design review (CDR) for its satellite servicer under the End-of-Life Services by Astroscale-Multiple (ELSA-M) program, the company said Tuesday. The milestone paves the way for the next phase of assembly, integration and testing, ahead of a mission to remove a defunct OneWeb broadband satellite from low Earth orbit…
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Canada and UK Forge Ahead with CASTOR Telescope Project in Space Exploration Partnership
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the UK Space Agency (UKSA) have solidified their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding, focusing on joint ventures under the UKSA’s Science & Exploration Bilateral Programme. One significant project under this agreement is the Cosmological Advanced Survey Telescope for Optical and uv Research (CASTOR) telescope, led by Canada. CASTOR…
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ClearSpace Secures UK Space Agency Contract for Satellite Refueling Mission
ClearSpace, a prominent player in space sustainability, has recently clinched a contract with the UK Space Agency (UKSA) to delve into the feasibility of an in-orbit satellite refueling mission. Dubbed the REFUEL.ME study, this endeavor, slated to continue until September 2024, will encompass establishing crucial mission requirements, defining operational concepts, and initiating the design phase…
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French Firm Unseenlabs Plans Falcon 9 Launch for Maritime Surveillance Nanosatellites
French maritime surveillance provider Unseenlabs is set to advance its ambitious satellite constellation with the imminent launch of its 12th and 13th nanosatellites, marking a significant stride towards a real-time vessel tracking system slated for deployment by 2025. German launch services provider Exolaunch will oversee the integration of the BRO-12 and BRO-13 (Breizh Reconnaissance Orbiter)…
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UK Space Agency Partners with Axiom Space for Groundbreaking £15 Million Funding Opportunity
The UK Space Agency has launched a significant funding opportunity, in collaboration with Axiom Space, offering up to £15 million to drive British technology into space. Two new funding calls have been initiated, inviting UK-based researchers and technology innovators to participate in a space journey alongside home-grown astronauts. Minister for space at the Department for…